Sunflower, Golden Hedge Seeds

Name: Sunflower, Golden Hedge Seeds
Brand: McKenzie Seeds
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Helianthus annuus

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Bring bold, cheerful colour to your garden with Sunflower Golden Hedge Seeds.

This eye-catching sunflower variety produces an abundance of bright golden-yellow blooms on sturdy, branching plants, creating a full and colourful display throughout the growing season. Its bushy growth habit makes Golden Hedge a great choice for planting along fences, garden borders, property lines, or anywhere you want to create a natural-looking floral hedge. The pollen-free flowers on this branched variety measure 15 cm (6") across. Stems branch out to form a thick barrier, creating a perfect annual hedge.

Sunflowers thrive in sunny locations and are a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Their vibrant blooms add height, texture, and classic summer colour to garden spaces while helping attract bees and other pollinators. The branching plants produce multiple flowers, extending the show and providing plenty of blooms to enjoy in the garden.

Golden Hedge delivers dependable summer colour with plenty of impact. Plant, give it some sun, and let it get on with the job.

SKU: 143483
Common Name: Sunflower
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7 - 14 days

Water
Needs:

Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week

Growing Height:

1.5 m (5 ft)

Key Features

Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
Seed Type: Hybrid
Fill Weight (grams): 1 g
Approximate Seed Count: 14-17
Characteristics: Pollen free | Multi branching | Cutting flower | Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and specialized bees | Long flowering | Easy to grow | Low maintenance | Pet friendly
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Colour: Golden yellow
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days Until Bloom: 75 - 90 days
Harvest/Bloom Season: August to September
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Resistance: Deer
Tolerance: Drought | Heat | Dry Soil | Poor Soil

Instructions

How To Grow

Sunflowers do not transplant well and it is best if seeds are sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is passed. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be warmer than 10°C (50°F) for seeds to germinate Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Space seeds and plant to the depth indicated below. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 3 mm (1/8 in.) of soil. After planting, water the seeds with a gentle mist or shower. A hard spray can wash soil away, dislodge seeds and clump them together. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. Do not let the soil dry out, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below to provide good air circulation and room to grow.

Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2in.)
Seed Spacing: 8 cm (3 in.)
Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18 in.)
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

If birds are scratching around for the seeds, cover the planted area with netting until the seeds germinate.
Tall varieties should be grown in a sheltered location so they are protected from the wind. Larger varieties can become top-heavy, and a strong wind can topple them.
Sunflower seeds can be succession planted every 2 to 3 weeks until mid-July for continuous flowers until frost.
Once plants are established, it's important to water the new plants thoroughly but not too frequently. This will encourage the roots to grow deeply into the soil.
Harvest flowers when they have just opened.
Harvest seeds in late summer and fall for snacking or to feed the birds.